7. Dreams
by: Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
for if dreams die
life is a broken-winged bird
that cannot fly
Hold fast to dreams
for when dreams go
life is a barren field
frozen with snow
8. C. APPLICATION
•GROUP 1: Analyze the title of the
poem. Why is it called "Dreams?"
Reexamine the title. Now that you have
critically analyzed the poem, has your
interpretation of the title changed?
Explain
9. •GROUP 2: Theme: Briefly
explain what the subject of the
poem is, and then determine the
major theme(s) of the poem.
10. •GROUP 3: Translate the poem in your
own words. Make sure you explain
each line of the poem. What is the
author's attitude throughout the poem?
Use evidence from the poem to support
your response.
11. •GROUP 4: Analyze any
figurative language in this
poem. Pay close attention to
Hughes' use of imagery and
metaphor.
12. GENERALIZATION
1.Why are dreams important?
2.How can our dreams motivate us?
3.What are some obstacles that can arise
when one waits to pursue their dreams?
13. EVALUATION
•In a ½ crosswise analyze the poem
“Dreams” by Langston Hughes as a
means of understanding values in a
changing world.
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